For those of you who have not already seen my first 30 days challenge... As a singer, your voice is not just the instrument, YOU are the instrument. The better you feel not only technically, but also physically and mentally, the more capable you are of giving a great performance. I originally 'borrowed' most of these rules from the Broadway Dance Centre's famous "Full-Voice Challenge" and tailored it suit my own needs and requirements in order to push myself towards becoming not only a more skilled and confident performer, but also a happier and healthier person. ROUND 1 was so successful for me that I decided I wanted to do a ROUND 2. I have changed up the rules this time so that I stay inspired and motivated and so I can ensure that I continue to grow and continue to learn!
THE 30 DAY VOICE CHALLENGE REQUIREMENTS
30 x DAILY VOCAL PRACTICE SESSIONS
Min. 30mins per day of singing practice. You must write a brief 'Daily Practice Report' outlining what your practice session consisted of.
2 x VOICE LESSONS WITH A PROFESSIONAL VOCAL COACH
Min. 60mins per session. Sessions must be documented with a 'sign-off' photo or video featuring you and your vocal coach.5 x GUITAR PRACTICE SESSIONS
Min. 30 mins of guitar practice.
3 x LIVE VOCAL PERFORMANCES
YOU perform LIVE!!! You are to perform at least one song in front of a live audience on two separate occasions. Performances must be documented by photo or video.
2 x LIVE PERFORMANCE VIEWINGS
Go out and see a live professional performance that INSPIRES you and post a photo of your ticket stub or program.
2 x YOUTUBE VOCAL COVERS
Learn a new song, master it, and film yourself performing it and post it to YouTube.... The catch for ROUND 2!? One has to be in another language!
2 x PROFESSIONAL PHOTO SHOOTS
Two seperate photo shoots in the style of your choice with a professional photographer.30 x HEALTH CONSCIOUS MEALS
Fuel that hard working body!!! Take snap shots of some of your healthy food choices & post them.
8 x PERSONAL TRAINER SESSIONS
Min. 60 mins in duration with the personal trainer of your choice.
12 x BODY CONDITIONING / FITNESS SESSIONS
Min. 45 mins. Types of sessions can include but are not limited to; Personal Training, Workout DVDs, Zumba, Gym Group Classes (Step, Pump, Spin, BodyCombat, etc.), Yoga, Pilates, etc.
3 x DANCE CLASSES
Min. 60 mins in a style of your choice
5 x CHARITABLE DEEDS / ACTS OF KINDNESS
Pay it forward! Find 5 ways to give back to society and make someone's day. Document these acts via photo or video and post it on your blog.
***SIDE NOTE!
A few of you have asked me what my reward to myself was for completing the first 30 days!.... I ordered myself a pair of replica Christian Louboutin Gazolina Thigh-High Boots! I have been wanting these shoes for almost a year and finally I have something special to reward myself for! I will post a photo once they arrive!
ROUND 2 STARTS TOMORROW!... Wish me luck...